To be considered for any scholarship, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The following scholarships are available to students majoring in Therapeutic Recreation. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need (unless noted otherwise).
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding undergraduate students in the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or in programs in community health education, therapeutic recreation, and health policy studies.
Who can apply: Outstanding rising sophomores, juniors or seniors
Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate students showing outstanding academic ability in the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or in programs in community health education, therapeutic recreation, and health policy studies.
Who can apply: Outstanding rising sophomores, juniors or seniors
Access online application here.
Professor Karl K. and Marjorie Klein Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, and Recreation and Leisure Studies who show outstanding academic performance and expertise in the basic sciences.
Who can apply: Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
Richard and Helen Lyon Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, and Recreation and Leisure Studies who plan to pursue careers in teaching. Established by gifts of alumni and the family and friends of Coach Dick Lyon and his wife, Helen.
Who can apply: Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors
Tioga County Home Bureau Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student who is a resident of New York State majoring in therapeutic recreation or occupational therapy. Preference is given to therapeutic recreation majors. Financial need is not required.
Who can apply: Any rising sophomore, junior or senior Occupational Therapty or Therapeutic Recreation student who is a resident of New York State
Brian Truhn '69 Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, or Recreation and Leisure Studies who plans to pursue a career in coaching.
Who can apply: Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
Access online application here.
Merton J. '35 and Helen Roberts Scholarship
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, and Recreation and Leisure Studies. Established in memory of Merton J. Roberts by family and friends.
Who can apply: Rising sophomore, junior or senior from the departments listed above